CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Audi A5 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (4 reports).
2019 Audi A5 recalls
Rear axle misalignment can cause uneven tire wear and crash risk
Audi is recalling certain vehicles because the rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after repairs made under an earlier recall were performed.
Passenger Airbag May Be Wrongly Turned Off in a Crash
A fault in the cable linking the front passenger seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System can cause an intermittent contact problem.
Rear axle lock nut can break, risking loss of control
A lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle can break over time because of stress corrosion.
Most common 2019 Audi A5 problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
I drive an 2019 Audi A5 and there is a terrible Auto start/stop malfunction and cruise control malfunction that has made this car unsafe to drive. The Auto start is featured on the A5 to "save gas," but however malfunctions and cuts off while driving or coming to a stop. Tonight on 1/21/2025 at 1:44 am it did just that. While sitting at the light it stalled out, manually crank it up attempt to get thru the light and it cuts off leaving my son and I stranded dead center of the intersection leaving the two of us sitting ducks. I look and there is traffic coming and we were nearly taken out by an oncoming vehicle after my 5th attempt to start up the car before finally pulling off. Prior I was a
The contact owns a 2019 Audi A5. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(R), the message "SOS System Deactivated" was displayed, and the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact shifted to park(P) and shifted back to reverse(R); however, the failure persisted. The contact stated upon restarting the vehicle and shifting to reverse(R), the rearview camera became operable, but the message "SOS System Deactivated" was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that while his wife was at a complete stop two weeks later, the Audi pre-sense warning light illuminated, and an alarm sounded. The windows rolled up independently, and the front driver's side seat be
Hello, I was driving down highway at 55mph when my Electric Power steering Failed suddenly. I almost crashed to the barrier as I was in the passing lane. My steering failure message popped up on my instrument cluster and steering wheel became stiff. I had my mom and niece in the vehicle with me. This vehicle could had hurt all three of us. It is difficult to turn the steering wheel now. Failure message is still active.
The contact owns a 2019 Audi A5. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2019 Audi A5. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, all four doors of the vehicle locked independently while she was outside of the vehicle and in possession of the keys. The contact was unable to unlock the door of the vehicle using the key fob or the keys manually. There was no warning light illuminated. The contactâs son who was occupying the vehicle assisted her in unlocking the doors. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while her two-year-old daughter was in the car seat on the rear passengerâs side. The contact was unable to unlock the door of the vehicle using the key fob or the keys manually. The contact was finally
2019 Audi A5 questions
Does the 2019 Audi A5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 Audi A5: Rear axle misalignment can cause uneven tire wear and crash risk; Passenger Airbag May Be Wrongly Turned Off in a Crash; Rear axle lock nut can break, risking loss of control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi A5?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (4), Steering (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Audi A5 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.